Senior Bid Writer

3Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Bid Writer to contribute to high-value infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate with various teams to create compelling bid submissions, ensuring quality and strategic alignment. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions, ideal for professionals looking to impact the construction industry.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Career development path

Competitive salary and full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven bid writing experience in main contractor environments.
• Understanding of procurement processes in public and private sectors.
• Experience contributing to infrastructure projects (typically £50m+).

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and manage compelling bid content for PQQs, ITTs, and framework submissions.
• Work with bid managers and technical leads on submissions.
• Liaise with subject matter experts for technical input.

Skills

Bid Writing

Editing

Organisational Skills

Collaboration

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

We are working with a well-established main contractor with a proud track record of delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects across the UK. Their core focus includes transport, utilities, highways, and large-scale civil engineering works. As their pipeline grows, they are looking to appoint a Senior Bid Writer with sector-specific experience to strengthen their work-winning capability in London.

The Role

As a Senior Bid Writer, you’ll play a key role in producing persuasive, high-quality written responses that clearly communicate their technical capabilities, innovation, and value. You’ll work closely with bid managers, estimators, planners, and technical leads to deliver submissions that win major projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and manage compelling bid content for PQQs, ITTs, and framework submissions.
• Interpret technical information into engaging, client-focused narratives.
• Ensure all bid responses meet client requirements and reflect win strategies.
• Liaise with subject matter experts to gather relevant technical and commercial input.
• Manage multiple deadlines while ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in bid processes and documentation.

Requirements:

• Proven bid writing experience within a main contractor environment.
• Track record of contributing to bids for major infrastructure or construction projects (typically £50m+).
• Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organisational skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an experienced, driven team working on industry-defining infrastructure bids.
• Join a business that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear career development path and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary, and full benefits package.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an experienced bid writer with a passion for winning and a background in main contracting and infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a business where your work directly contributes to shaping the UK’s future infrastructure. Send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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